Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

table style="width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse;" thead tr style="text-align: left; border-color: #3a6f8f; border-style: ridge; background-color: #ccdff0;" th style="width: 100%; text-align: left; vertical-align: middle; border-color: #3a6f8f; border-style: ridge; background-color: #ccdff0;"🟢 Starting Rate:  $45 - $50 /hour based on experience span style="text-decoration: underline;"emPLUS/em/span $2,000 Annual Education Stipend/th /tr /thead /table table style="width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse;" thead tr style="text-align: left; border-color: #3a6f8f; border-style: ridge; background-color: #ccdff0;" th style="width: 100%; text-align: left; vertical-align: middle; border-color: #3a6f8f; border-style: ridge; background-color: #ccdff0;"🏫 Environment:  Special Education Program, Grades K-12/th /tr /thead /table p style="text-align: center;"img src="https://files.cdn-files-a.com/uploads/6683771/2000_688be372cc6c5.png" width="1050" height="351" alt="" //p pspan style="color: #3a6f8f;"a style="color: #3a6f8f;" href="https://careers.chancelight.com/spectrum-center-schools-and-programs/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"strongSpectrum Center Schools and Programs/strong/a/span, a growing, dynamic organization with a social mission to offer hope, is seekingspan an strongOccupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) /strong/spanto join our award-winning strongSpecial Education/strong team and perform meaningful work in a culture that welcomes innovation, encourages creative expression and offers limitless potential for personal and professional satisfaction!/p pIf you excel in a collaborative, student-centered environment, seek a career that truly impacts the lives of children with special needs, and bring creativity, compassion, a positive attitude, and outstanding dedication —span /spanemstrongWe Should Talk! /strong/emspan📲/span/p pAs an strongOccupational Therapy Assistant/strong, you will play a critical role in empowering students in strongGrades K-12/strong with special needs to achieve educational success by delivering impactful occupational therapy services under the guidance of a licensed Occupational Therapist, consistently upholding excellence across multiple school locations and collaborative educational teams./p pstrong‖ Responsibilities Include:/strong/p ul liProviding targeted occupational therapy interventions aligned with students' Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), diligently following designated service hours and established schedules./li liAssisting the Occupational Therapist during evaluations by collecting pertinent data, administering standardized assessments, and observing students to accurately determine their functional capabilities and developmental needs./li liMaintaining precise, organized, and timely documentation of student progress, including daily session notes, periodic progress reports, and additional required records, complying fully with district and program protocols./li liCollaborating closely with educators and support staff to seamlessly integrate therapeutic goals into classroom activities, offering strategies and accommodations to optimize student achievement./li liModifying classroom environments, resources, and instructional materials, under Occupational Therapist supervision, to enhance student engagement and access to the curriculum./li liAssisting with training and educating school staff and families on the effective use of adaptive equipment and practical techniques to boost students' functional independence./li liEnsuring therapy tools, equipment, and supplies are maintained in excellent condition, promptly reporting any issues or replacement needs to the supervising Occupational Therapist./li liAttending and actively participating in IEP meetings, collaborative team discussions, and professional development activities, providing valuable input to enhance student planning and support./li liUpholding professional and ethical standards consistently in interactions with students, families, and team members, emphasizing confidentiality and cultural respect./li liTraveling regularly and maintaining a consistent onsite presence to effectively support multiple Spectrum School locations within your designated region./li liPerforming additional tasks as assigned to advance the mission and effectiveness of Spectrum Center Schools and Programs./li /ul pstrong‖ Qualifications Required:/strong/p ul liAssociate's degree or higher in occupational therapy from an ACOTE-accredited program./li liBachelors degree or higher in a closely related field of study preferred./li liLicensed currently or in the process of obtaining a certified occupational therapy assistant (COTA) credential./li lispanAbility to obtain and maintain certification in company approved crisis management (PCM) training./span/li liPrior experience and/or knowledge in providing occupational therapy support services, preferably in an educational or classroom setting.span /span/li liPrior experience and/or knowledge in special education services and compliance, particularly for students with severe learning disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, emotional behavioral disorders and/or other related disabilities./li liPrior experience and/or knowledge in working with students with individualized education plans (IEP's) preferred./li liProficiency in providing motivation and having critical conversations with students that help move them toward realistic goals./li liAbility to think and act quickly and calmly in an emergency and make independent decisions./li liProven ability to effectively prioritize tasks and meet deadlines while maintaining organization and attention to detail./li liAbility to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of staff members, students, parents and the public./li liAdvanced oral and written communication, organization, conflict resolution, multitasking, problem solving, and decision-making ability./li liWell-versed in the use of relevant technology including experience with computers, Microsoft Office Suite, database entry and basic office equipment./li /ul p /p p style="text-align: center;"img src="https://files.cdn-files-a.com/uploads/6683771/2000_682d0f954fd61.png" width="1050" height="178" alt="" //p pspan style="color: #3a6f8f;"a style="color: #3a6f8f;" href="https://chancelight.com/locations/brands/spectrum/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"strongSpectrum Center Schools and Programs/strong/a/spanspan /spanis a division ofspan style="color: #418fde;" stronga style="color: #418fde;" href="https://chancelight.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"ChanceLight Behavioral Health, Therapy, Education/a/strong/span, the nation’s leading provider of alternative and special education programs for children and young adults.  For more than 50 years, and in partnership with over 235 school districts nationwide, we have helped change the direction of more thanemstrong span style="text-decoration: underline;"240,000 student lives/span!/strong/em/p blockquote💻 Learn more about our history, our mission and the program services we provide by visiting the link below: ul liema href="https://bit.ly/m/WorkWithPurpose" target="_blank" rel="noopener"https://bit.ly/m/WorkWithPurpose/a/em/li /ul /blockquote ul/ul pAt span style="color: #418fde;"ChanceLight span style="color: #000000;"we believe in providing more than just a job, as a member of our team you'll receive/span/span the opportunity to make meaningful impacts, the support needed to achieve success, and all the tools essential to reaching your personal professional fulfillment!  Yspanour path to a truly rewarding career starts here – where growth, empowerment, and collaboration define our culture; and every day is a /spanemspan style="color: #418fde;"Chance/spanspan /span/emspanto transform lives through education!/spanspan /span/p pstrong‖ Perks and Benefits Include:/strongspan /span/p ul liComprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Plans/li liAnnual Education Stipend - $2,000/li liFREE Telehealth and Virtual Counseling Sessions/li liFREE Health Advocacy Services and 24/7 Nurse Line/li liCompany Paid Life Disability Insurance/li liCompany Paid Employee Assistance Program/li liFlexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts/li liPersonal Protection Insurance Plans/li liCigna Healthy Pregnancies, Healthy Babies Program/li liLegal Services Insurance /li liPet Health Insurance/li liAccrual-based Paid Time Off /li liSchool Hours and Paid Holiday Schedule/li liExtensive Personal and Life Event Paid Leave Policy/li li401k Retirement Saving Plan/li liPerks at Work Employee Discount Program/li liOpportunities for Growth Development/li liAnd So Much More!/li /ul pIf you're ready to start spanmaking lasting impacts on the lives of students and contribute to the creation of a brighter future/span — strongThis Is Yourem span style="color: #418fde;"Chance/span!/em/strongspan /span/p pJoin us and spantogether, we can empower students to overcome challenges, build confidence and unlock their full potential!/spanspan /span/p h4 style="text-align: center;"a href="https://careers.chancelight.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener"span style="color: #418fde;"strongCareers, With ChanceLight /strongstrong💙/strongstrong Work. 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